Decoration by artists

Certain hotels and guesthouses have asked artists to decorate. Sometimes called boutique hotels, they can also be found under the Secret Getaways category.

Thursday, January 19 2012

La Demeure d’Hortense—an elegant and original bed and breakfast in Vichy, near the golf courses

Demeure d'Hortense, unique BB near golf course in VichyLa Demeure d’Hortense is an elegant and original bed and breakfast in the heart of Vichy, near the town’s two 18-hole golf courses: Le Sporting and Le Montpensier.

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Wednesday, January 18 2012

The Verrerie-a fairy-tale chateau in the Loire Valley

Chateau de la Verrerie in winter in the Loire ValleyThe Verrerie is a chateau that was built in 1810 in the Loire Valley;

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Thursday, January 12 2012

Comptoir d'Aubrac-designer guesthouse by Catherine Painvin

comptoir-aubrac-small.jpgComptoir d’Aubrac is designer Catherine Painvin’s bed and breakfast.

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Tuesday, January 3 2012

Maison Carree-a private mansion with a pool and garden in the heart of Lille

facade of maison carree in lilleMaison Carree is a private mansion in the heart of Lille that was built at the beginning of the 20th century.

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Monday, January 2 2012

Lous Grits, a charming hotel south of Agen, between Bordeaux and Toulouse

Facade of Hotel Lous Grits in Midi PyrénéesLous Grits is a charming and elegant hotel south of Agen, between Bordeaux and Toulouse—in the "French Tuscany."

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Monday, December 19 2011

The Stella Cadente's Guesthouse is an enchanting bed and breakfast in Provins, 1h from Paris and 1/2h from Disneyland

luxurious guesthouse of Stella Cadente in the Paris regionThe Guesthouse Stella Cadente reflects the poetic, original, and ultra-refined universe of Ms. Cadente, a designer who is always full of surprises

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Wednesday, December 14 2011

Domaine de la Louveterie—an Unusual and Original Bed and Breakfast Just Two Hours from Paris

Domaine de la Louveterie is an unusual and original bed and breakfast in the Perche region, surrounded by forests and tucked into a small valley between Chartres and Mortagne, not far from Alençon.

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Sunday, December 4 2011

Maison du Frene a guesthouse and art gallery in the heart of Vence

over the front door of Maison du Frene - French Riviera in FranceMaison du Frene is a contemporary art gallery and bed and breakfast in Vence on the French Riviera.

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Wednesday, November 30 2011

La Villa Nova—a stylish, luxurious, designer bed and breakfast in Montpellier

facade of Villa Nova, stylish bed and breakfast in MontpellierLa Villa Nova is an intimate, luxurious, and stylish guesthouse in the heart of Montpellier.

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Friday, November 25 2011

Le Clos Saint-Saourde: a bed and breakfast with unique charm in Beaumes-de-Venise

Le Clos Saint-Saourde is an unusual vacation spot surrounded by the vineyard of Beaumes-de-Venise, 30 kilometers from Avignon.

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